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B689 UWL

1984 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,100 mi
Last recorded92,100 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB689 UWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2024 92,100 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced gearbox x member and mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected steering box mount (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

metal brake pipes corroded

steering switch gear loose

front screen starting to delaminate

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

battery tray/box badly corroded

both front swivel joints leaking

Pass 10 Aug 2023 92,077 miles

corrosion in several areas including inner sills/floors/doors/battery tray/central chassis cross beam (bolt-on)

fuel cap seal damaged

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2022 90,985 miles

fuel cap seal perished

fuel filler neck corroded

general corrosion to underbody of vehicle in several places including floors, doors and battery tray

Pass 18 Aug 2021 90,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight oil leaks

steering , suspension components corroded

underside covered with underseal

Pass 14 Feb 2020 89,483 miles

BATTERY STORAGE COMPARTMENT CORRODED

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.11 (c))

NEARSIDE INNER SILL CORRODED

Fail 3 Feb 2020 89,475 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

BATTERY STORAGE COMPARTMENT CORRODED

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.11 (c))

NEARSIDE INNER SILL CORRODED

Pass 26 Nov 2018 88,665 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 88,664 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system metal pipe to o/s rear flexi pipe (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 87,450 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 87,490 miles

Front Steering retaining device missing all split pins missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Steering box insecure steering arm to steering box (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 87,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings drop arm (2.2.B.1h)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

clutch & oil fluid leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 86,894 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2015 86,888 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 86,385 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 86,385 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 88,591 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 85,180 miles

main chassis has been repair welded front to rear

n/s rear oil seal leaking

Pass 12 Jan 2011 84,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 84,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 83,429 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 83,427 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 80,194 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 80,189 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 76,375 miles

Rear number plate light is dimmed. Advise cleaning lens.

Slight damage to front number plate.

Slight exhaust leaks from around manifold/downpipe joint and in rear pipe just to front of rear silencer.

Pass 5 Jan 2007 73,811 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 73,810 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 73,234 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 73,232 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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B689 UWL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 119,280 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B689 UWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 42 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B689 UWL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 October 1984.

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